Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist (Calgary, AB)

Job title: Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist (Calgary, AB)

Job description: The Opportunity
McElhanney Ltd. is looking for a GIS Specialist to join our Project Automation Division. Reporting to our Division Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing on top of our existing GIS centric systems but will also play a pivotal role in achieving McElhanney’s goal of mitigating digital disruption by helping projects deliver through the development and creation of new spatial and non-spatial digital offerings that are marketed and sold through “As a Service” revenue models.
Consideration may be given for the successful individual to work from any of our local McElhanney offices.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work towards the achievement of the company vision statement.
• Perform data editing, compilation and conversion activities using FME (desktop and server) and ESRI (desktop and enterprise) technologies as well as maintenance and cleanup operations for GIS systems following pre-determined procedures. Integrate external software with GIS software.
• Responsible for full stack web developments that create platforms and digital offerings which leverage loosely coupled web services from both proprietary (using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS for Server, Python and ESRI’s JavaScript API) and open sources libraries
• Responsible for database design, management and maintenance
• Manage McElhanney’s technical server infrastructure (SQL Server Spatial, ArcGIS Online, FME Server)
• Develop, implement, and maintain data standards, quality control procedures and guidelines for the conversion, attributing and displaying and consumption of data. Establish, document, and enforce data standards and procedures
• Provide a custodial role for technology automations and data residing within the base system. Work with external organizations on data transfer and systems compatibility issues
• Train and provide technical support for users and manage summer student data cleanup/compilation projects
• Maintain knowledge in the field of Geomatics and Information Technology by monitoring trade publications, professional associations and actively participating in professional organizations
• Comply with all company policies including safety policies and WCB regulations
• Perform other duties as required

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering, Geography or related field, with a specialization in GIS, and a minimum 5 years equivalent experience and education
• Proficiency with ArcGIS (desktop and enterprise), FME (desktop and server), and Microsoft SQL Server Spatial
• Proficiency with python programming language and the arcpy module.
• Proficiency with Windows PowerShell scripting for server software management tasks
• Proficiency with Open-Source development libraries (e.g. leaflet, GDAL, etc.)
• Proficiency with database maintenance and tuning (SQL Server)
• Full stack web development skills (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, React.js, GIT, NPM) using responsive development principles
• Working knowledge of point cloud data classification and processing, Pix4D, AutoCAD Civil3D, Trimble Business Centre and Global Mapper considered an asset
• Working knowledge of ESRI’s JavaScript API considered an asset
• Extended knowledge and understanding of coordinate systems, transformations, survey methodologies, provincial base mapping, land use, and resource inventory data
• Use independent judgement to meet goals and objectives under tight deadlines and demanding workload

What Can We Offer You?

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
• A family-like culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth
• Ability to become a shareholder in an employee-owned company

About McElhanney Based in Western Canada for over 100 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,100 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation, and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Sunny skies, a strong growing economy and no provincial sales tax make Calgary a destination of choice. With the pristine wilderness of Banff National Park less than one hour’s drive away, Calgary offers the best of two exciting worlds – from stimulating city life in Canada’s newest urban playground to the spectacular scenery and nearby outdoor adventure in the Canadian Rockies, the rolling foothills and expansive prairies. Residents enjoy superb winter sports attractions like skiing and snowboarding which are matched in the summer by golf, hiking, mountain biking, camping and fishing.
McElhanney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that comes from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability, or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. McElhanney is aware of activities where individuals have received fraudulent job offers. Please be advised that McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process. To learn more visit:

The disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law, including to third party service providers may result in your personal information being transferred outside of Canada, including to the United States. Such transferred personal information may be subject to the laws of these other countries and the laws of other countries regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be different from the laws of Canada.

This is a full-time position

Company: McElhanney

Expected salary:

Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Tue, 23 Mar 2021 23:51:22 GMT